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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.46, 1,440.82 and 344.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.46, 1,440.82 and 344.24 is: 516.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.46 : 1,440.82 = 344.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.46/1,440.82 = 344.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.46x = 1,440.82 × 344.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.46x = 495,987.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,987.88/960.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.41

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